A review by lreay89
Young Bess by Margaret Irwin

4.0

I really enjoyed reading this book on the early life of Elizabeth I during her Brothers reign and the intrigue she shared with The Admiral. I found that the book was written in an engaging and believable way with a lot of historical content. It was obviously meticulously researched.

I especially enjoyed the working in of the popular rumours that have surrounded the time without presenting them as facts but still allowed the reader access to some theories of that period of time.

I found myself quiet liking the Princess Elizabeth and feeling sorry for the situation she found herself in which was in no way of her own making. A real sink or swim account of her early life. I am really looking forward to continuing the trilogy with [b:Elizabeth, Captive Princess|18216055|Elizabeth, Captive Princess (Elizabeth Trilogy, #2)|Margaret Irwin|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1374253651s/18216055.jpg|25642556] and [b:Elizabeth and the Prince of Spain|18216065|Elizabeth and the Prince of Spain (Elizabeth Trilogy, #3)|Margaret Irwin|http://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1374254013s/18216065.jpg|25642580]

I would recommend this book to anyone interested in this period of history.